THIS IS IMPORTANT!!!!! I didn't like the first design, this one looks better.
Show your support!!!!!
Thanks for your ongoing interest in the 2011 Dexter repaving project.
You’re invited to the next project open house for this proposal, which will be held on Thursday, August 19th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Swedish Cultural Center, 1920 Dexter Avenue N.
In 2011, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is planning to resurface Dexter Avenue N from Roy Street to the Fremont Bridge. The repaving project creates an opportunity for SDOT to implement a “Complete Streets” approach to the roadway whereby we strive to improve the conditions for all users of the street – including pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and those who live on the street.
On June 29th, SDOT conducted an open house for the project. We heard more than 100 comments from people including cyclists, pedestrians, transit riders and people who live or work along the street. After reviewing these comments, SDOT conducted additional analysis of the roadway conditions and revised the draft proposal.
On August 19th, SDOT invites the public to view and comment on the revised plans for Dexter at a project open house at the Swedish Cultural Center
The revised plan includes:
· Repaving Dexter from Roy Street to the Fremont Bridge.
· Removing the two-way left turn lane in areas where it’s infrequently used.
· Providing a left turn lane at intersections with high turn movements.
· Retaining one travel lane in each direction. Travel lanes will be wider than they are currently.
· Constructing raised bus islands at in-lane transit stops.
· Providing a six-foot bike lane in each direction between the travel lane and the parking lane.
· Painting a two to three foot buffer zone between the bike lane and the travel lane.
We expect the new configuration to result in motor vehicle speeds that are more in line with the speed limit (30mph), improved safety for pedestrians and cyclists, faster and more reliable transit operations, and wider travel lanes to provide adequate space for motor vehicles. The proposal will also reduce conflicts between bikes and buses by installing the bike lane between the curb and the transit island at most locations where there is a bus stop.
These changes are scheduled to take place in 2011.
HOW TO COMMENT: Drop in anytime during the Open House to learn more, view project plans, provide feedback and chat with the project team:
Thursday, August 19th from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Swedish Cultural Center, 1920 Dexter Avenue N
You may also email your comments to walkandbike@seattle.gov or call 206-684-7583.
BRIAN DOUGHERTY
Bicycle, Pedestrian and Neighborhood Projects
Seattle Department of Transportation
Traffic Management Division
700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3700
PO Box 34996
Seattle, WA 98124-4996
206-684-5124
brian.dougherty@seattle.gov
laura
Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 1:49 pm
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As someone who rides Dexter every freaking day these revised plans please me. Supportive email being sent to the city momentarily.
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lantius
Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 3:07 pm
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man, dexter is still the wrong street. the city missed it's chance to put that bike path on westlake where it belongs.
laura
Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 3:29 pm
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lantius wrote:
man, dexter is still the wrong street. the city missed it's chance to put that bike path on westlake where it belongs.
Pretty sure that's Denny's line.
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dennyt
Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 4:37 pm
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It's because I hate hills.
lantius
Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 6:22 pm
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dennyt wrote:
It's because I hate hills.
and love optimization!
tehschkott
Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 6:27 pm
daywalkerJoined: 09 Nov 2007Posts: 6108Location: Hatertown
lantius wrote:
dennyt wrote:
It's because I hate hills.
and love optimization!
I'm right there with you.
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Oldmesenger82
Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 7:18 pm
Joined: 30 Jun 2006Posts: 204Location: Fremont
So I went...
Holy shit was it loud in that room. Poor SDOT lady was getting shit from several people, I wouldn't last long at that job. I thanked her for the impoved design. Looks like there was a good rider turn out. Some dude at the table filling out the comment sheet said he was so upset he forgot how to spell. If you didn't make it please send an email.
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